Zelenskiy meets US spy chief Ratcliffe at Shannon Airport
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy held an informal meeting with CIA Director John Ratcliffe at Shannon Airport while both were traveling. The discussion occurred amid ongoing international diplomatic efforts regarding the Russia-Ukraine war.
Why it matters
High-level intelligence coordination between the US and Ukraine remains a critical factor in the ongoing geopolitical conflict with Russia.
Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskiy met US CIA chief John Ratcliffe at Shannon Airport in Co Clare, two people familiar with the matter said.
The meeting took place on Monday, one of the sources said. The other source said the pair spoke informally while their planes were being refuelled without specifying a date. Both sources, who requested anonymity to discuss sensitive matters, declined to disclose details of their conversation.
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